Gladwin, Michigan

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Photos courtesy of:Ken Huisjen

Gladwin, the county seat of Gladwin County, is located in central Michigan just a little to the east, at the junctions of M-18 and M-61. Situated on the Cedar River, this city started around 1875 during the lumber boom, taking on the name of the river. It later was renamed after the county when it was discovered another city had the name of Cedar.

Gladwin has grown slowly but steadily over the years, both as a crossroads town and with many small auto manufacturing firms moving to the area. It also is supported by tourism, with visitors coming to the many lakes and streams nearby, as well as the dam pond just northwest of town.

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